You put the selector into the appropriate range and begin to move forward.
Suddenly, you feel the engine racing and the transmission lagging behind. We see
this symptom quite often but what is difficult to determine is what is causing
the transmission to slip. Transmissions slip for a variety of reasons including
low fluid level, poor vacuum or a misadjusted or defective shift cable. When you
are faced with this type of symptom, it's best to have it checked out by the
professionals at Moore Transmission.

Fluid Leaking

Having the proper
amount of transmission fluid is essential to the normal operation of the
transmission. Transmission fluid has three main purposes. It transmits power,
acts as a heat exchanger and lubricates. A transmission that is leaking can have
an adverse effect on any or all of these functions. So, as soon as you detect a
leak, it is important that you have the vehicle inspected to determine the
source of the leak. MooreTransmissionís Diagnostic Checkup will do
just that.

Moore Transmissionís Diagnostic Checkup service will help you and our personnel
identify the origin of the leak. This service is important because a
transmission can leak from any one of nine to eleven external areas, many of
which are considered minor. We also know that where a transmission leaks from
and where it drips can be two different areas. Leaks may be caused by problems
other than seals. Leaks, many time, DO NOT indicate a serious problem On the
other hands, leaks may be the result of a more serious mechanical failure. An
inspection by a qualified technician is the best way to tell. The important
thing is to get those leaks stopped as soon as they become apparent or major
trouble is almost surely to develop.

Erratic Shifting

Erratic shifting is a
relatively common symptom that a Moore Transmission representative sees on a
daily basis. Years ago, before transmissions became more complex; evaluating a
vehicle that was shifting erratically was a relatively simple process. However,
with the introduction of electronics, it requires the expertise of a trained and
qualified technician. A transmission that is "acting up" can only be thoroughly
evaluated by performing Moore Transmission Diagnostic Checkup service. This
service will provide you and our personnel with the information needed to make a
proper diagnosis.

As transmissions today are more complex, it is important not to condemn the
transmission solely on the basis of the symptom you feel. Many times our
customers call with what appears to be a serious problem and it turns out to be
something simple. Low fluid level, cable adjustments, and electronics are just a
few of the areas that need to be checked. A Moore Transmission representative,
along with his staff of trained technicians, will use the latest computer
diagnostic equipment to gather the information needed to make a proper
recommendation.

Will not Move

If your vehicle will
not move or if you are afraid to drive it any further, having it towed to Moore
Transmission Center is the most prudent thing to do. Vehicles stop moving for a
variety of reasons so having our representative arrange to have the vehicle
towed in and evaluated with our Diagnostic Checkup service is the first step.
The good news is that the Towing in most cases in free. Why have your vehicle
towed in to Moore Transmission? Because the first thing we will do is identify
why the vehicle stopped. We will check for proper fluid level. We will make
certain that all of the linkages and cables that should be connected are
connected. We will evaluate the electronics and following all of that, we will
make our recommendations. Those recommendations could range from an adjustment
to replacing external parts to an internal inspection. If an internal inspection
is required, a Moore Transmission representative will, at that time, give you
the price of a soft parts overhaul. However, because of the complexity of most
late model vehicles, it would be unwise to condemn the transmission before it is
evaluated.

Hesitates

From time to time we
run across a situation where the vehicle moves well in all drive ranges, but
hesitates going into reverse, or perhaps won't even back up at all. It is
possible that this type of symptom is indicative of a serious transmission
problem. However, before reaching that conclusion, it's best to have the unit
inspected externally. There are a number of possible causes, many external to
the transmission, that need to be checked. It may be something as simple as a
linkage adjustment. The experts at Moore Transmission will provide you with the
proper evaluation.

It's possible that
your vehicle is experiencing a hesitation either from a stop position or upon up
shifting. This is a challenging symptom to deal with simply because it could
result from any of a number of varied causes. Given the complexity of today's
vehicles, as well as the fact that most late model vehicles are electronically
controlled, it's very important to have your vehicle's transmission evaluated as
soon as possible. Moore Transmissionís Diagnostic Checkup Service will provide
you with an accurate and proper diagnosis.

Loss of Power

A transmission is only
a coupling between the engine and differential and it's purpose is to transmit
engine torque to the driving wheels. This is done through a number of reduction
gears and the use of a torque converter. Transmission performance can only be as
good as the power supplied to it and the driving members to which this power is
transmitted. So if you are experiencing a loss it is possible that the cause can
be something other than transmission.

On most late model vehicles, the shift quality is controlled by vacuum or
mechanically, by way of a cable. In addition, this symptom could be caused by a
clogged exhaust system, which is external to the transmission. Given the
interrelated nature of the engine, transmission and exhaust system, a vehicle
that experiences a loss of power must me checked by an experienced and trained
technician. If the loss of power is attributed to the transmission, a Moore
Transmission representative can offer the proper means of repair. Performing
Moore Transmission Diagnostic Checkup service is the first step in this process

Noises

If you hear a noise
that appears to be coming from your transmission, it is important to have the
transmission evaluated by a qualified, trained professional. The operation of
your vehicle, especially the transmission, should be virtually "noiseless". At
Moore Transmission, we receive calls from our customers who express the symptom
as being a noise and, based upon our experience, we find that a thorough road
test and external evaluation is the most prudent thing to do. Our Diagnostic
Checkup Service will provide you and our personnel with the information we need
in order to make a proper diagnosis.

Tracking a noise can be tricky. Noises tend to radiate up and down the drive
train. Sometimes the noise occurs at a certain speed, or when idling or when
first starting out. Sometimes the noise can occur when the vehicle is cold or
when it's hot. It is possible that the noise can be external to the
transmission. For example, on some late model cars, the motor mounts can be the
cause of a noise or vibration. In some cases, the noise may be symptomatic of a
more serious transmission problem. In any event, it is very important that the
noises be checked out as soon as possible. Delaying this process can only
aggravate the situation, and in the end, cost you more to repair. Moore
Transmissionís Diagnostic Checkup Service is the first step in identifying the
cause of the symptom you feel.

Delays into Gear

Most automatic
transmissions contain between 300 to 500 parts. All of these parts are
interrelated and, at times, interdependent with each other as well. All of these
parts are sealed in a hydraulic unit that works under pressure. A transmission
that delays going into gear is usually symptomatic of another problem.
Determining the nature of that problem is best left to a trained professional, a
Moore Transmission representative. There could be any one of a number of reasons
which could cause your transmission to delay. This could range from something as
simple as a low fluid condition to something more serious, some sort of internal
repair.

Whatever the cause may be, the symptom will never go away by itself. We also
know that failing to act in an immediate way will only worsen the condition and
drive up the cost to repair. At Moore Transmission, we are trained to deal with
these types of symptoms every day. Our state of the art diagnostic equipment, in
the hands of our experts, will help us to make the proper recommendations. Take
advantage of our service today.